Creative Activities Assistant | Aged Care & Community

Bupa; Porirua; On-site; NZD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed rosters

Bupa Campus access

Careerforce certifications

Wellbeing programme

Health insurance

Parental leave

Uniforms provided

Employee discounts

Refer a Friend program

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Bupa Whitby Care Home in Porirua is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents through engaging individual and group programmes. This permanent part-time role offers average 25 hours per week, with a 4 days on/2 days off roster and shift from 10am to 4pm.

You'll review activity plans, foster a homely environment, and build strong internal/external networks. NZQA Diversional Therapy Level preferred; aged care experience and a valid NZ driver's licence are desirable.

Qualifications

• NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level preferred.
• Experience in aged care desirable.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, empathy and passion for residents.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Creative personality and a clean, full driver’s licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in individual and group activity programmes.
• Contribute to review and assessment of residents’ activities.
• Promote a homely, stimulating environment for residents and families.
• Develop and maintain communication networks to support the activities programme.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Creativity

Driver's licence

Education

NZQA Certificate in Diversional Therapy Level

Job description

Bupa Whitby Care Home in Porirua is seeking an Activities Assistant to support residents through engaging individual and group programmes. This permanent part-time role offers average 25 hours per week, with a 4 days on/2 days off roster and shift from 10am to 4pm.

You'll review activity plans, foster a homely environment, and build strong internal/external networks. NZQA Diversional Therapy Level preferred; aged care experience and a valid NZ driver's licence are desirable.